Human Resources committee  I can perhaps start. I don't have a copy of what the RAC had previously submitted, but we are non-unionized, and there is a unionized railway in Sept-Îles. Mr. Lessard mentioned the time element required to train locomotive engineers and those who would be replacing them. I'm

Human Resources committee  If the Quebec North Shore & Labrador Railway went on strike, we could not get the train out of Seven Islands, as we actually take the train 225 miles up the line. They have to run the train. If they can't provide workers, replacement workers, or management to run the train, w

Human Resources committee  In what sense do you mean?

Human Resources committee  I do not negotiate with the Quebec North Shore & Labrador Railway.

Human Resources committee  Mr. Chair, did you want me to respond to Caroline's—

Human Resources committee  I thank her for her comments. My point on proposed subsection (2.4) was that the English section should read the same as the French section. I think that's been pointed out before. With respect to section 87.4, it basically deals with immediate and serious danger to safety and

Human Resources committee  —that are accessible by rail service only. They would go by plane, but most cannot afford it. To suddenly deprive these people of their rights and take away what they have already come to rely on would not be in the best interests of all of Canada. Bill C-257 will seriously impac

Human Resources committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Good afternoon. Thank you for inviting me to appear before you today and for providing me with this opportunity to comment on Bill C- 257. I consider, for various reasons, that this proposed piece of legislation will only derail and hinder operations of